US Bridges

240th Ave over Saline River

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 5.5N 1.0W of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000980543004225

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240th Ave over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 240th Ave over Saline River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries240th Ave
CrossesSaline River
Location5.5N 1.0W of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10975, -99.90701
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240th Ave over Saline River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240th Ave over Saline River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 240th Ave over Saline River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 240th Ave over Saline River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 240th Ave over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.